Japanese cuisine: the best places to taste it in San Mateo
43 restaurant menus in San Mateo, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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"YES! So it seems the way to a 5-star review from me is either amazing bubble tea or great deep-fried sushi. Sushi 85 delivers on the latter in so..."
Mark Cerqueira
"Great specialty rolls, and a nice selection of them. The prices were more than reasonable. Staff was friendly and prompt. Seating by the door had the..."
Adam Bullmer
"Fresh, delicious, good prices. Extensive menu. They also have an all you an eat sushi..."
"Exquisite kaiseki. This is a teeny tiny place that received its first Michelin star in late 2010. One needs to make a reservation a month ahead -..."
Claudine RL Co
"Wakuriya is UNBELIEVABLE!!. We experienced one of the best (if not the best) Japanese meals ever last night…Wakuriya (Crystal Springs shopping..."
Greg Carbullido
"Ok, I'll admit it, Wakuriya only hit our radar after it received its first Michelin star. I have a horrible fault of usually turning a blind eye..."
Claudine RL Co
"Wakuriya is definitely one of the finest Japanese restaurants in the Bay Area. It is worth a trip if you love Japanese food and haven’t tried this..."
Foodnut.com
"The word kaiseki derives from "stone in the bosom" that refers to ancient Zen monks' practice of tucking hot stones inside their kimono sash to ward..."
Gourmet Pigs
"This is my absolutely favorite Kaiseki in the Bay Area, also the only Michelin Star restaurant that I keep coming back to.
My review is a little bit..."
Elizabeth Yeh
"Absolutely incredible. If you can get a reservation, you have to go. It's the best food you'll ever eat in a strip mall. Each dish was so thoughtful..."
Christine Mau
"Inventive, fresh, and impecably styled and flavored dishes. It's a long meal (3 hrs) and there aren't too many seats. It's understated from the..."
Dave Chen
"Finally got in here again. Mostly as good as before. Overall I will say it is 3.8.
First dish is sushimi grade shrimp and scallops. They are..."
Brittney Pan
"Fantastic take out by Chef Katsuhiro Yamasaki during this ongoing Shelter in Place era. Mutiple dishes served in their own mini trays. Ours..."
Marcus K.
"Traditional Japanese Kaiseki set course dinner for less than $100. It's a great value when you calculate the ingredients and the cost of labor. The..."
Stephanie Kua
"We ordered take out kaiseki dinner for 2 at Wakuriya and all the dishes that were in it are absolutely delicious. We’ve dined in the restaurant..."
Jim Maliksi
"Love this place. Great fine dining experience with decent price. All dishes are thoughtfully curated. Fresh and seasonal ingredients, for..."
"This place has a steady flow of customers but they do their best to seat you ASAP. We didn’t wait more than 2 min to get seated on a Saturday..."
Bthaoyota
"Great decors, great vibes, and great ramen. The staffs are attentive and quick working. The tonkotsu ramen is rich and creamy of pork flavors with..."
Gordon Huang
"Pretty good ramen but not the best best. Would rank maybe top 10 in SF. They have a lot of options for types of ramen..."
Avery Lamp
"This is truly a special ramen parlor. The staff can be court, and the whole place smells a little funny, but I still keep going back and it is the..."
M Maslakowski
"Hot weather update: They have two cold noodle dishes that are pretty good
I love this place for the ramen and the jazz. Great ambiance! There can..."
J L
"The extra-spicy Tan Tan Men Deluxe - ample, rich, and flavorful; boasting pig cooked in three ways - and the Chicken Karage - crispiest fried chicken..."
Umayr Hassan
"Decent vegetarian Ramen. The broth is very good. I tried the Vegetarian Tan Tan Men. I love that there was a lot of Noodles in the Ramen. We sat..."
"Updated review 2/6/2022: No wait on a Sunday at 10:50am. Amazing! We had the Tokusei ramen $17 x2 and the Niku spicy ramen $18. The ramens came out..."
Jeffrey Ho
"First time having tsukemen ramen and I really enjoyed it! Great flavor and the noodles were a good texture. The takoyaki was also pretty good. We did..."
Jade Chen
"Really good dipping noodles (tsukemen) and the fatty char siu is perfectly cooked. The broth had really nice flavor and wasn't too salty like other..."
Jeffrey Liang
"Take out review:
Broth was flavorful and the noodles were a good texture. The chashu was also tasty and had just the right amount of fat. At 17-18..."
B Jams
"Tsukemen was really good! After you finish the ramen, you can ask the waiter to add dashi water in the dip and drink it as a soup. The waiter didn't..."
Jingyi Xu
"I just returned after a year, and the taste is still spectacular! We dined inside, this time, with an open doorway that provided fresh air. There is..."
Lei Fesaitu
"Quick service, servers are pleasant, nice ambience. Ordered the special Tsukemen, noodles are served cold but the broth is hot. Food was pretty good..."
Calvin Chang
"I should leave this review on Yelp instead. I used their wait list function and saved me 45 minutes of waiting. Food was great, but out door dining..."
"Haven’t been back here in a few years since I live on the East Coast. Still as awesome as ever. Super fresh and huge variety. I would go way..."
Steve Promisel
"I love this place! I go about once a week and always have an incredible meal. The chef and servers are all very friendly and..."
Alex Casariego
"Nice small sushi place with quality fish at reasonable price and attentive..."
Mandy Moy
"I've never had anything that disappointed me! Great sushi..."
Takako Sabankaya
"Best sushi on the Peninsula. Seriously. Try the Japan red..."
Amy Lee
"Small, intimate, freshest sushi around. Chef is "entertaining"...."
Mike Bower
"Traditional Japanese food, taste so good, been there lots of..."
Leon Zhang
"Eat..."
Dan Mueller
"Very Yummy! Excellent sushi and Yoichi is an excellent host (and loves the rock band KISS)..."
Nancy Nanusia Wolowski
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Shunsuke Kimata
"You will fall in love with this place as I did. The ingredients are amazing and the chef's skills even more..."
Terry Shyu
"Excellent sushis in San..."
Boris Arnoux
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Yoichi Arima
"1st time had American sushi and sashimi - very good. 2nd time - Tried the Hitsumamushi/ hot stone rice hot pot and Japanese curry (lunch time) -..."
Kishori De
"A little slice of Japan, right here in the Bay Area. The owner is also your sushi chef, so you only get the best quality and service. Ask him about..."
Dan Mueller
"Small place but welcoming atmosphere.
I arrived with my 2 young children. I heard the owner tell the server to remove the small plates for soy sauce..."
Yoshiko Yamakawa
"It's a very homey kind of sushi restaurant. A bit of a local gem. The seating is limited, around 3 two person tables and 3 four person tables with a..."
Andrew Jaru
"Loved it!!! Food is so good, and feels even better when you see the wallet-friendly price. Recommend the seafood rice pot, omakase, and any hot..."
Junwu Zhang
"My boyfriend is a regular here and he brought me. It was not disappointed. Yuzu is cozy and nice japanese restaurant in San mateo. Sashimi is always..."
Yujeong S
"Delicious fresh seafood in a cozy cute..."
J L
"Japanese Comfort Eats
I last visited Yuzu almost 11 years ago when I embarked on a quest to find the best Japanese chirashi bowl in the Bay Area..."
"I feel the recipes are slightly slipping and because they’re understaffed, the service is too. The food is still delicious but sometimes the meat..."
Andrew Ludwig
"Nice little hole in the wall, great for a quick lunch. Definitely recommend calling orders in, unfortunately they’re cash only but the food is..."
Leo DiPierro
"They didn't have teriyaki burgers today so I go the chicken teriyaki bowl. The teriyaki sauce is so yummy. The rice was also quite..."
Diana Turner
"I love their grilled teriyaki chicken here. Ask for no skin for a healthier option. Chicken karaage is pretty good too. Miso soup is also comforting..."
Marlon Evangelista
"Great quick bite ro..."
Stephen Moon
"Luv how the menu was made simple! Plus the food 🥘 was so amazingly delicious..."
Linda T.
"I've been coming to this place for years! And the quality has remained consistent and amazing. Very friendly staff and just the tastiest food you can..."
"We were blown away by Ni-Mo on their prices (yes, sushi at a bargain) and the amount you get. I don't think I recall any sushi joint that matches..."
Wook Chung
"Nice outdoor patio. Good sized portions. We got tempura, sashimi, hand rolls, and 2 American style rolls. Everything was delicious. This place is..."
Jenny Yang
"Decent neighborhood sushi joint. It's got some solid menu items, but there's a few misses sprinkled in there. Sushi is of an alright freshness and..."
Andrew Jaru
"Our go to for no-frills, bento box and sashimi appetizer. Some of the best CA rolls (surprisingly, since I don't even like CA..."
Sirikul Ploy Saiseubyat-Fong
"The pricing is extremely reasonable given Bay Area rents (12 buck lunches). The portions in the lunch bento box were generous. The service was very..."
"Very delicious and home-y japanese restaurant. Highly recommend stopping by and trying one of their..."
Liv
"Great restaurant. I usually have bento box
I tried katsu curry and it was yummy but I prefer just plain curry sauce without..."
Dharma M
"Good place to grab a quick and yummy lunch of Japanese fares. The lunch specials are very reasonable priced - and available in a number combo..."
Saifu Angto
"Descent price Japanese food.
Came here for lunch. Got #7 salmon karma set (most of the time, they are out of salmon karma, and if you substitute for..."
s z
"Great lunch specials, ton of good food and filling! I had a chirashi bowl and a side of hot udon for $17! That’s a really good deal and the fish..."
Wilson Tsang
"My girlfriend grew up in San Mateo eating Hotaru. Do not expect high-end sushi or Japanese food from this place. This is a family oriented sushi..."
"Wasn’t sure what to eat in this town so I randomly decided to come here and I’m sooo happy I did! This place had very nice ppl working there who..."
Ted Moore
"A cozy hole-in-the-wall yakitori restaurant that I wasn't expecting to stumble upon. It's not a big place and it sure is popular, so reservations are..."
Eric Lai
"One of my favorite Japanese spots in the Bay. Known for their yakitori, they don’t disappoint on other fronts with a delicious roasted duck topped..."
Jeffrey Crawford
"I really enjoyed Kokko's Yakitori dishes. It was a little cold with the outdoor winter seating under the heat lamps, but i forgot all about that when..."
Kirk H
"Have heard great things about Kokko. Made a reservation on the day of and got a less than ideal table (would highly recommend the outdoor seats over..."
Anson Tan
"Quick stop for bites with friends. Felt like an izakaya - the menu goes well with a cold beer! Highly recommend the mackerel karaage (seasonal..."
Ed Bondoc
"Good variety. Love that I can just order by number of skewers straight on the menu. Things I liked included the gizzards, kalbi with sauce, chicken..."
"This is one of my go to ramen joints. The flavor of the soup is always spot on and the noodles are the right chewiness. The price is going up, like..."
Charlee Chay
"Arrive early to get seated. Large parking lot so parking is easy, especially for San mateo. Ramen itself was solid, I asked for level 3 spice and it..."
D Chu
"The staff was very accommodating and pulled out tables and chairs for us to sit outdoors. My dog was with me and they offered him water. The basic..."
Kai Sheng
"Great ramen spot in San Mateo. I got the lobster garlic ramen. There isn’t lobster in there but there is soft shell crab..."
Nha Ha
"This is the perfect place to satisfy your ramen cravings! They have vegetarian options available as well. We ordered the Lobster Garlic Pork Ramen,..."
Jules
"Yeah I’m eating ramen again. It’s good as always
This place makes some really interesting ramen with a soft shelled crab in it. That’s right,..."
Avery Lamp
"The garlic pork ramen was really good!
I like the texture of the noodles and the richness of the..."
J L
"Their spicy garlic pork ramen is solid. The soup is just a touch on the thin/watery side, but the flavors carry punch, the pork belly is tender and..."
"I really enjoyed my time here! Service was attentive and food was delicious. We enjoyed the special Ginji Lion King roll, the cooked fish plate, and..."
Lynn Tran
"Solid Japanese Izakaya with a number of special plates to choose from. The ambience is great and the service is very friendly. The sushi menu isn’t..."
Borair Elyacy
"Pretty decent place. Nice decor and music. Staff is attentive. Mobile ordering system good (everyone can order on their device and all go to the same..."
Due Chuenchujit
"After being outside and a little cold, their soba noodles were SO satisfying and warm. The tofu was well marinated and had great flavor as well...."
Jade Chen
"We were looking for a good Japanese restaurant in the area, and we came across this one. They had good food with reasonable prices. We ordered..."
Jules
"Delicious and high quality ingredients. Lovely outdoor seating and very friendly service. Easy ordering through a QR..."
"Good portions for the price, and the food is above par compared to places like Panda Express. Chicken was grilled right there in front of you, and..."
Tyler Harding
"Yummy, affordable and quick lunch spot
Needed a quick fix for lunch and headed for Hillsdale Mall's food court. Have tried quite a few of the stalls..."
Cindy Toh
"So sad they had to..."
Corrina
"(Translated by Google) I love this food since I tried it more often I go to the mall lol😂😂
(Original)
Me encanta esta comida desde que la..."
"Great food, very reasonably priced.
I tried the Katsu curry and Tempura appetizer. I was blown away by the quality!
This place got a new owner..."
David Noh
"Tonkatsu curry was excellent. Togo only, I’d suggest calling ahead because the wait can be..."
Robert Luna
"Legit Japanese quick-diner style. They have changes hands a fair amount in the past and fortunately the current Japanese family running the spot..."
Dan Mueller
"Love this place for comfort, homey Japanese food. Curry n rice, bento box, and rolls all dine with care at a great price. Lovely owners to boot...."
Winnie Hardie
"Great Japanese comfort food. The curry is my favorite on the peninsula. Caveat: the curry is blended smooth without any chunks of meat or vegetables..."
Tuan L
"Came here on a Saturday around 3PM to get the Katsu Bento. Delicious and service was great. The waitress got me a hot tea and I had a peaceful time..."
karen chiu
"To go / Pickup : 🐓x 🍛x🍱
Contact less payment is available.
Exact/ close amount Cash is probably better for small businesses.
To go place..."
"Love the music and atmosphere here. Very hip! BBQ came with a lot of food. We ordered 2 Kobe Style and it was more than enough for 6 people. ..."
Angela Tsang
"Andy S gave us a perfect service and the bbq meat combo was so yummy! We had a lovely time grilling our own food, including our dessert..."
Awie Havering
"The best food!! Our server was awesome! We had pork belly, zucchini, garlic shrimp, sweet onion, broccoli... all fresh and..."
Elyse Croen Oliver
"This place had small plates to share and you just kept ordering a couple at a time and sharing, a bite or two for each person of each dish! Fun and..."
Marla D English
"This place is great to eat any day of the week, lunch or dinner, especially on Mondays (all day happy hour). However, it is recommended to reserve a..."
Gerry Laurente
"I wish I would have known about the cupcakes! Everything was great! When isn't it happy hour..."
Joseph Pollock
"Has to be experienced in person!
Give them a try and you will like..."
James Daugherty
"Been here a few times already and they've got awesome "Grill It Yourself" Style Japanese BBQ!...Love their Garlic Noodles and Bibimpap too...Great..."
Greg Dirilo
"Always eat here with family and friends, they have reasonable packages and good..."
Sally Cruz
"Such a fun dining experience. Good food and the service was great. Fun for kids..."
Kacey Fahey
"I think its ll be our favourite place. Great place. Nice music. Tasty..."
Dina Chtchemelinine
"Good prices, great food, nice ambiance & great service. Definitely one of my..."
Jamie Manay
"Props to the staff who was very kind and helpful to our group. We informed her we are new to this resto so we asked for her suggestions, the menu and..."
Marilou Tolentino
"Fantastic experience and great food! We loved every minute. The staff is also very friendly and fast! Highly recommended. We paid 110$ for a “set..."
Jo V
"Fantastic experience! The food was amazing, they had a lot to choose from, and the staff were..."
Jade Chen
"Solid experience with Japanese BBQ. I understand it was busy but minus 1 star for the server serving my beer with the cap still..."
M R
"I enjoyed this place for the first time. The menu had a variety of options. There is a bell service on your table for assistance which I thought was..."
Elba Mojica
"Why isn't this place rated higher?? I've been here at least 10 times in the last year, and every time has been good. The meat is consistent and..."
"Absolutely delicious! We were visiting from out of town and they were so polite when we walked in an hour before they closed. We had the Valcano and..."
Melissa Garrelts
"Best sushi in the neighborhood. Biggest pieces I have ever seen and I've been to many. Excellent and generous portions in the bento boxes and..."
David Sturman
"I ❤️ Kaori. Go there once a week. Fresh sashimi and everything is super..."
Carmen Woo
"Great quality jo-nigiri (9 piece sushi) and chirashi has unagi (eel), spicy tuna, scallop, tuna, salmon and hamachi (yellowtail). Grilled ika..."
Geoff Wong
"Good sushi but service is a bit slower inspire of 3 Sushi chefs due to only 2 servers. They work so hard like a chicken with head cut off Poor..."
somkietr rojanasathit
"Arrived on a weekday around noon for lunch. There was no wait. The music was a bit loud but they accommodated which was great.
We ordered the lunch..."
Stephanie Cheung
"Excellent place - fresh sushi and sashimi, good sake, and very friendly..."
Denis Maligin
"Brilliant. Such great food, super friendly service. I returned for dinner, because lunch was so..."
Joachim Mathes
"Really enjoyed the omakase chefs choice and the other sushi..."
"We went there for my husband's birthday. We were seated on the second floor per my request. It was a bit dim for my preference but we ended up..."
Victoria
"This is overdue. I love Joy sushi for 4 years now and just thought to share it. I need Joy sushi to stay around for many more years
No other place..."
C Chambers
"The best cooked sushi I have tried so far.. My husband and I had lunch at Joy's and we were delighted at how good the food taste. The restaurant very..."
Kav Rampersad
"Exceptionally fresh and delicious. My personal favorites are the Samurai roll and the Caltrain roll, also love the edamame appetizer. The staff is..."
Katie Quigley
"All time San Mateo favorite! Friendly staff and great food.
Update September 2021: We moved from San Mateo and haven't visited Joy in more than 2.5..."
Jessica Alba
"I LOVE this place. I'm a sashimi lover and to date, this has been the best place to get the best bang for your buck in terms of that. Give the..."
Ty Lim
"This was my first time trying Poke. I had the salmon and spicy Tuna, it was delicious. My husband ordered Susi And wasn't disappointed. Next time I'm..."
Michele Lumabao
"Great quality sushi at reasonable prices. No bones in my unagi at..."
"We went there for my husband's birthday. We were seated on the second floor per my request. It was a bit dim for my preference but we ended up..."
Victoria
"This is overdue. I love Joy sushi for 4 years now and just thought to share it. I need Joy sushi to stay around for many more years
No other place..."
C Chambers
"The best cooked sushi I have tried so far.. My husband and I had lunch at Joy's and we were delighted at how good the food taste. The restaurant very..."
Kav Rampersad
"Great quality sushi at reasonable prices. No bones in my unagi at..."
A Height
"Exceptionally fresh and delicious. My personal favorites are the Samurai roll and the Caltrain roll, also love the edamame appetizer. The staff is..."
Katie Quigley
"All time San Mateo favorite! Friendly staff and great food.
Update September 2021: We moved from San Mateo and haven't visited Joy in more than 2.5..."
Jessica Alba
"I LOVE this place. I'm a sashimi lover and to date, this has been the best place to get the best bang for your buck in terms of that. Give the..."
Ty Lim
"This was my first time trying Poke. I had the salmon and spicy Tuna, it was delicious. My husband ordered Susi And wasn't disappointed. Next time I'm..."
"The chicken kaarage curry was very tasty, and the sashimi meal was great with generous cuts of excellent quality fish. The staff was very friendly..."
Willis Wah
"Great food, friendly prompt service at a reasonable price. Will definitely go back to try more food of the..."
C Mack
"Great Japanese food at good prices. They also remodeled and now offer to go meals, snacks, and..."
"Everything tasted great! We had the ahi poke $13, wagyu cheese burger $13, clam chowder $18 and fish tacos plate $16 with a couple of beers $14. The..."
Jeffrey Ho
"The dishes we ordered were all tasty with good portion size. The staff was attentive. They have a huge menu selection. Expect to pay $40-50 per..."
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"There were so many interesting options on the menu, I had a hard time choosing. I got the Big Kahuna in the end and it was really good! It was a..."
Jade Chen
"Food was great! Had the Korean bbq with steak and it tasted very good. The rice was very yummy. Service was also..."
Joyce Lam
"We ate outside. The sushi was fresh. Our server was so helpful. I enjoyed the blood orange punch. We love California fish almost as much as Florida..."
Mary Farmer
"As good as ever. Great cocktail selection, fresh fish, tacos, poke, and lots of creative options. Be sure to look at the seasonal..."
"This place is theee best ramen parlor in the Bay hands down!!! The broth is what really stands out as the best IMO. Its light and flavorful unlike..."
Busycloud
"Noodles and various types of broth made me love this place. Thanks to my US collegues who introduced me to Santa Ramen. Stewed Belly Pork, extra..."
Arun Kumar V
"Unless you are a local, you will definitely need waze to get here. However, upon arrival, you will be happy to see many Japanese slurping away. The..."
Dax Carlos
"This ramen is unlike the ramen at other places. The soup is full of delicious, lip-smacking flavor. I recommend the pork flavor ramen (both white and..."
McFatty Fat Fat
"Best ramen I've had since Japan. I'll be making a point of going every time I'm in San..."
Chris Flanders
"The first time I ate in this ramen restaurant I totally fell in..."
Ma Anne
"Best Ramen in the Bay Area!. Santa Ramen is by far the best place for Ramen in the Bay Area. I live in San Francisco and I frequently go down to San..."
Luis M
"Authentic Authentic Authentic Authentic Authentic Authentic Ramen Shop!This place is packed full of Japanese speakers and local Sony..."
Motokilljoy
"Yum! Santa Ramen in San Mateo, CA is my favorite ramen noodle restaurant. I just crave their ramen all the time. To be honest, I have gone to Santa..."
Fanny
"I have been pestering DDR and P for literally years to go to Santa Ramen, and somehow JT finally coordinated an expedition for last Sunday. We agreed..."
Foodhoe
"In A Nutshell:
-Santa Ramen has been around for a very long time.
-It was one of the very first Japanese ramen restaurants in the Bay Area before..."
Romeo
"Ramen and Chicken Bento were delicious. This place is good for easy eats without the frou frou. At this time however, Santa Ramen has limited menu..."
Aaronray Antonio
"I ordered a Santa Ramen with Tokyo Tonkotsu (soy sauce base) and not spicy. It was good. I like how the spicy level is defaulted to not spicy if the..."
Liz Donut
"The Super Hawaiian is without a doubt the best pizza I've ever had and all I do is eat pizza. 10/10. I usually prefer blue cheese with my wings, but..."
Shelley Alexander
"Had the santa ramen with Tokyo tonkatsu mild spice. Great flavor but mushrooms were listed in the items yet not included. Still..."
Natasha Baker
"Excellent Ramen and great service.
I had Miso and Tonkotsu based broth blend ramen.
Soup(broth) varieties are amazing!!!
Soy, Miso, and..."
Masayoshi Ikeda
"Best ramen in San Mateo, maybe in the whole Bay Area. There’s always a line, so be prepared to wait a bit before getting to enjoy the goods. The..."
Erich Grois
"In a city with dozens of ramen shop, Santa ramen is definitely among one of my favorite. Yes, there are better places, but I'm honestly not..."
"Now serving Korean food! Didn't try though but their poke is pretty good. Regular is $14 for 3 scoops of fresh fish. Spam musubi is delicious and is..."
Coy Tran
"Amazing options for my Poke Bowl. Coming from orlando we have so many poke places but nothing compares to this. Very fresh and great prices for the..."
Frank Sepulveda
"Quantity was surprisingly great, plus food quality was not bad.
Since they just opened, majority of their food items are still not ready.
But..."
A P
"So I typically really like this place, good fish and selection for the price and close to where I live. The only complaint I have is that they..."
"Great food and great people. I always have excellent service and great food when I eat..."
Anne Hilo
"Great food, great value, great service. Been going here for years and it's always as..."
Susan Pang Chinn
"Pure, uncut, Japanese comfort food! Great sushi, great noodles, yummy curry. Can't..."
Maggie Osterberg
"I love this restaurant! Good food, good service and they are always open!!!..."
Sanae Akeda
"My favorite of all restaurants. Any restaurants..."
Lance Amundsen
"Amazing Japanese food. So glad we went. There may be a bit of a wait at times...but so worth..."
Jessica Fisher
"Always my go to for delicious good value sushi! Arrive..."
Coy Trần
"I wasn't expecting the portions to be so huge that you could feed 6-8 people with 3 servings. People should try out the Giants roll because it had a..."
Steven Maxwell Tan
"Very delicious and home-y japanese restaurant. Highly recommend stopping by and trying one of their..."
Liv
"Great restaurant. I usually have bento box
I tried katsu curry and it was yummy but I prefer just plain curry sauce without..."
Dharma M
"Good place to grab a quick and yummy lunch of Japanese fares. The lunch specials are very reasonable priced - and available in a number combo..."
Saifu Angto
"Descent price Japanese food.
Came here for lunch. Got #7 salmon karma set (most of the time, they are out of salmon karma, and if you substitute for..."
s z
"Great lunch specials, ton of good food and filling! I had a chirashi bowl and a side of hot udon for $17! That’s a really good deal and the fish..."
Wilson Tsang
"My girlfriend grew up in San Mateo eating Hotaru. Do not expect high-end sushi or Japanese food from this place. This is a family oriented sushi..."
"Lovely place with amazing decor and high-quality food. We had a number of salads, appetizers, the tacos, small rice dishes, tekka maki, and hamachi..."
Julie Taeko 妙子
"Like their nigiri. But pet peeve of mine- for their fried items to go....soggy since they don’t have vents in the cover or air it out. Cmon..."
Grant Liu
"Update
I drive back to Bay Area for about 7 hours because I miss Dash’s dishes so much!!
Still love everything I ordered. I didn’t order any..."
Yestephhh
"If you like fresh and high quality sushi and food, this place is the one for you. I celebrated my wife birthday there and this place was the perfect..."
John Kwok
"This place completely blew me away in expectations. They are not trying to be a gaudy, flashy Japanese tapas and sushi place and it shows in their..."
"The sushi rolls were fresh and amazing! The owner served out table and he was attentive, never had a glad empty and I love sauces(spicy mayo and..."
Annette Scofield
"The owner is always very polite and friendly. I come here at least once a week for lunch, and the prices are good for the food quality.
It's a quiet..."
Lauren Becking
"Great mom and pop sushi outfit. Good selection of reasonably priced rolls that are well prepared. I am a sucker for a good crunch roll and this one..."
David Lish
"Super friendly owner/server. I think they do mostly take-outs as the restaurant is small.
Our chicken teriyaki and teriyaki salmon bento boxes came..."
Roc Chic
"Stick with the basic rolls. Super tasty and proper rice to fish ratio. The fancy rolls were good too...but had sauce. I was after the fish and rice...."
Kent L
"This place looked really empty and a bit dodgy, but the owner was reality friendly, the service was quick, he made everything fresh, and the food was..."
Rosemary Francis
"Small place, kind of bland but I come here for the sushi. Always friendly chef and server. Huge rolls, fresh and tasty and the best prices in San..."
"I flew in from Boston and this was the first place I went, even before checking into my hotel. Simply the best shabu shabu I’ve found outside of..."
Aaron Jacobs
"Great food, nice service. It's another hidden gem in San..."
Michael Sungjun Kim
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Takuya Mori
"Food was great. The customer service was good too. They really keep up with our tables. Would go back later on...."
Peggy Zhang
"Good..."
Jocelyn Domingo Javier
"My favorite restaurant, ,,,walk in they know my order and my drink. Love this..."
Joe Kerr
"Awesome place!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No...."
Ben Hayes
"Shabuway has been my go to place for years now. I’ve tried other hotpot/shabu spots, but nothing compared to the Shabuway San Mateo. The meat and..."
Calvin Burrage
"This is my favorite restaurant for healthy lunch. If I don't ask too many bowls of white rice, Shabu-shabu hot pot is low-carb, high-protein meal..."
Yuki Kobayashi
"I love hot pot and probably can eat it once a week everywhere, especially of the weather is cold outside. I love AYCE Chinese style hot pots with..."
Donny Pusawong
"Good food and now available for delivery on Doordash. How wonderful is that! However, can't help but notice the meat portion is smaller (first pic)..."
Jinxin Ma
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